Valerie A. Walker
Attorney | Seattle
Areas of Practice
Valerie Walker represents clients in commercial and intellectual property disputes, as well as in employment matters.
As a litigator, Valerie has advocated on behalf of clients before federal and state courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies. She has handled cases related to breach of contract, unfair labor practices, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and unfair business practices. Her strong research skills contribute to her success across diverse practice areas, enabling her to effectively represent clients in litigation and negotiate favorable outcomes.
Valerie's employment practice includes advising clients on federal and Washington State employment law issues. With a background in collective bargaining, Valerie addresses employer and employee concerns through a calm and creative lens, always focusing on practical solutions to legal challenges.
Prior to joining Stokes Lawrence, Valerie was a Law Clerk for the Honorable Robert S. Lasnik, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. She has also served as legal counsel to various school districts and cities in Washington. and as a law clerk for the Labor and Industries Division of the Washington State Attorney General's Office.
Admissions
- Washington, 2017
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2017, with high honors
- Order of the Coif
- Hazelton Fellow
- National Moot Court Team, Member
- Washington Law Review, Executive Online Editor
- CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in: Persuasive Writing, Constitutional Law: Freedom of Expression, Washington Constitutional Law, Family Law, Business Organizations, Administrative Law, Evidence, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Law
- Occidental College, B.A., Politics, 2013, summa cum laude
- Departmental Honors
Professional & Community Activities
- King County Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Section, Vice Chair, 2024-present
- Records Project Volunteer, 2023-present
- Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference, Planning Committee, 2023-2024
- Minds Matter Seattle, Executive Committee, 2017-2021
Publications & Presentations
- "Best Practices for Workplace Investigations,2023 Stokes Lawrence Employment Law Update, presenter, (November 2023)
- "Evolving Rights for Pregnant and Nursing Employees," author, StokesLaw Briefs (June 2023)
- "Pay Transparency Comes to Washington: Amendment to Equal Pay Opportunities Act RCW 49.58.110," presenter, 2022 Stokes Lawrence Employment Law Update (November 2022)
- "Are You Ready for Washington's Pay Transparency Law?," author, StokesLaw Briefs (October 2022)
- Note, The Dormant Commerce Clause “Effect”: How the Difficulty in Reconciling Exxon and Hunt Has Led to a Circuit Split for Challenges to Laws Affecting National Chains, 91 Wash. L. Rev. 1895 (2016)
Background & Interests
In her free time, Valerie enjoys playing with her dog, reading, singing, and playing piano.
